1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 677 kg more than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Humber | Triumph |
| Model | Super Snipe | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
